Politics
End the creep: Former RBA expert backs annual tax relief for millions
Luci Ellis, Westpac’s chief economist, says there’s a big case for increasing tax thresholds each year. Without end, taxes will keep rising forever.
- by Shane Wright
Exclusive
Population
Shadow treasurer says working smarter will make up for deep migration cuts
- by Shane Wright
Opinion & Perspectives
The party cannibals have gone vegan, so Albanese and Dutton are safe (for now)
We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The Eraring bill will max out at $450 million. It’ll be much worse if the lights go out
The deal struck with Origin Energy is far more palatable than most expected. But it is not without risk.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
Want MPs to support abuse victims? Maybe don’t threaten them with jail time
If we want to make the silence of Parliament House bystanders a prosecutable offence, we must also ask: who are we at risk of silencing in the process?
Madison Griffiths
Author
Federal
Opinion
Political leadership
The party cannibals have gone vegan, so Albanese and Dutton are safe (for now)
We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.
- by Peter Hartcher
Aerial shooting culls thousands of horses in Kosciuszko
NSW government is ramping up the removal of feral horses from the alpine environment with a controversial technique.
- by Mike Foley
Exclusive
Population
Shadow treasurer says working smarter will make up for deep migration cuts
- by Shane Wright
NSW
Solar households handed payment incentive to boost battery uptake
- by Alexandra Smith and Nick O'Malley
Analysis
Energy
The Eraring bill will max out at $450 million. It’ll be much worse if the lights go out
- by Alexandra Smith
Updated
Energy
NSW government throws Eraring power station a lifeline until 2027
- by Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
Opinion
Nuclear energy
The politicians who are pro-nuclear, until it’s in their backyard
- by Alexandra Smith
Victoria
Gas shortfalls could force businesses offshore
- by Kieran Rooney, Broede Carmody and Annika Smethurst
Queensland
Updated
Government
‘Cross your legs’: MPs put on notice amid heated Queensland question time
- by Matt Dennien
Western Australia
